The Mysterious Universe by James Jeans
A Discussion of Modern Astronomy
"The Mysterious Universe" explores the profound and often challenging concepts of astronomy and physics, presenting them in a manner accessible to the general reader. The book delves into the nature of the cosmos, the peculiarities of the quantum world, and the philosophical implications of scientific discoveries. It discusses how these discoveries have shifted our understanding of the universe from a mechanistic to a more mysterious, almost mystical view. The text is enriched with discussions on the limitations of human knowledge and the role of the scientist in a rapidly expanding universe of knowledge.
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- Published
- 1930
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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